IFAD is the world’s fund for transforming agriculture, rural economies and food systems.
Simply put, IFAD invests in rural people. We do this by financing programmes, measuring results, innovating and working with rural people themselves.
Spanning five regions and 92 countries, IFAD works where poverty and hunger are deepest.
From building resilience to empowering rural people and protecting the environment, explore our main areas of work.
Wondering how you can help? Explore the many ways to get involved – and then join us!
Rural Voices
Monorails connect mountains to markets in China
Getting fruit from mountain to market is not a straightforward matter. But in one community, a new monorail is bridging the gap.
Marketing works magic for rural entrepreneurs
With IFAD's support, farmers across North Africa and the Middle East are marketing effectively – and getting the recognition they deserve.
Podcast
The power of South-South and triangular cooperation – Episode 73
In this episode, we explore how IFAD catalyses SSTC to drive sustainable, inclusive rural development.
Explainer
Demystifying development finance
IFAD is an essential part of the development finance ecosystem. But how exactly does this system work? We answer your questions.
News
28 March 2023
After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever
Extreme weather events, such as droughts, storms and floods, are putting pressure on the ecosystems that farmers depend on...
Press release
11 December 2024
IFAD, Nepal launch US$120 million programme to help over 250,000 people improve rural food production
IFAD and the Government of Nepal signed a US$120 million eight-year agreement to help over a quarter million people living on small-scale farms transition towards commercial and agroecological farming.
Publication
Storybook: The Year the Cold Didn’t Come
Through this storybook, IFAD seeks to highlight the impact of climate change in Lao PDR, where those affected the most are rural people, especially women, children and ethnic minorities.
Photobook – Sweetening the deal: How partnering with cocoa farmers is a win-win in Indonesia
This photobook showcases the impact of the Rural Empowerment and Agriculture Development Scaling-up Initiative (READSI) and Mars Cocoa Academy in Indonesia.
The lives of small-scale farmers are being upended by climate change. They need support to adapt to climate change and to protect the planet’s precious resources
Gender inequality is one of the biggest impediments to sustainable development. Without tackling its root causes, we cannot end global hunger and poverty
The funds sent home by migrant workers are a lifeline for rural families, helping to build resilience and support sustainable development
With their traditional knowledge and deep connection to their environments, we work with Indigenous Peoples to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.
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